Forklift Operator

XPO • San Antonio, TX

66d • Onsite

About The Position

XPO is hiring a Forklift Operator to sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight. The role uses motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts, as well as tools and supplies to secure freight inside trailers. Operators use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments and must follow company safety policies while working efficiently. The dock is not climate-controlled, and the role may involve extended periods in that environment.

This position requires availability for varying shifts based on freight volumes, including days, evenings, nights and weekends. It also involves lifting and moving freight of various shapes, sizes and weights, frequently up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 70 pounds, as well as extended periods of walking and standing and other physical movements. The position is identified as exempt under the Motor Carrier Act.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be able to perform basic math calculations, with and without a calculator.
• Be available to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends.
• Frequently lift freight and other objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift objects weighing more than 70 pounds.
• Safely walk and stand for extended periods on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery.
• Reach, including above the head; bend; climb; push; pull; twist; squat; and kneel as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Dock or warehouse experience in the transportation industry.
• Forklift experience in a freight or less-than-truckload (LTL) environment.
• Experience loading and unloading trailers.
• Strong attention to detail and a desire to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight.
• Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies.
• Work safely and efficiently while adhering to company safety policies.
• Use mobile handheld devices to scan and track shipments.

Benefits

• Full health insurance benefits available on day one.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Earn up to 13 days of PTO over the first year.
• Nine paid company holidays.
• 401(k) option with company match.
• Education assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed